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xuechen chen wins Silver at the prestigious A' Idea and Conceptual Design Award with The Folding Boat Community Center.

xuechen chen's groundbreaking Idea sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Idea and Conceptual Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “The Folding Boat Community Center” by xuechen chen has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2024, in the highly competitive idea and conceptual design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the The Folding Boat Community Center but also emphasizes the influential role of Xuechen Chen in elevating standards within the idea domain.

The visionary behind “The Folding Boat Community Center” xuechen chen, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “The Folding Boat Community Center” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning idea.

About The Folding Boat Community Center

The Folding Boat, located along the shore of the Harlem River, is a multifunctional space serving as a rowing facility for the community college, a small library, and a museum dedicated to sport rowing. Featuring a folded metal roof, this structure defines its interior space by seamlessly blending walls into ceilings. Positioned at the convergence of historical and modern districts, the meticulous placement of elements respects programs, circulation, and the urban landscape.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Idea and Conceptual Design Award honors outstanding design of innovations, prototypes, blueprints, sketches, models, concepts, brainstorms, proposals and more.

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